Additional Resources
BIPOC
RoadPitch: Connecting Black Founders to Investors
We are a fundraising initiative doing things a little differently. Our focus is on getting black tech founders funded by accredited investors.
Read More: RoadPitch: Connecting Black Founders to InvestorsBlack Inclusive Wall Street – Chicagoland DPOCC
Chicagoland DPOCC launched the Black Inclusive Wall Street Project to promote the work of Black disabled/Deaf/neurodivergent/autistic entrepreneurs, artists, freelancers, social media influencers, and independent contractors.
Read More: Black Inclusive Wall Street – Chicagoland DPOCCAdvancing Black Entrepreneurs
An educational program offering practical advice and resources to help Black business owners prepare their businesses for long-term success.
Read More: Advancing Black EntrepreneursWe All Grow
The #WeAllGrow Latina membership group, AMIGAS, is the social network for original content, digital tools, virtual events and community for Latina entrepreneurs, creatives and professionals. ¡Se puede participar en inglés y en español!
Read More: We All Grow1863 Venture Fund
The goal of this organization is to provide support to minority entrepreneurs in the form of business education and mentoring in areas including marketing, sales, and financial management.
Read More: 1863 Venture FundThe National Community Reinvestment Coalition Community Investment Fund
NCRC Community Development Fund (CDF) provides loans for struggling small businesses & real estate lending for Black, Latino & LMI communities.
Read More: The National Community Reinvestment Coalition Community Investment FundThe Latino Economic Development Center Credit Building Loan
Our goal is to drive the economic and social advancement of low to moderate income Latinos and other underserved communities in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Puerto Rico by equipping them with the skills and tools to achieve financial independence and become leaders in their communities.
Read More: The Latino Economic Development Center Credit Building LoanThe Hive
This co-working space is designed to provide support and opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses and was acquired by WACIF in 2021.
Read More: The HiveWashington Area Community Investment Fund
Established in 1987, the Washington Area Community Investment Fund’s mission is to increase equity and economic opportunity in underserved communities in the Washington, DC area by investing knowledge, social, and financial capital in low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs.
Read More: Washington Area Community Investment FundAppalachian Community Capital
Provides microloans and technical assistance to minority owned and small businesses in the Appalachian region of Virginia.
Read More: Appalachian Community CapitalLatino Economic Development Center
The center will create a $575,000 revolving loan fund to help 45-60 low and moderate income Latino and/or other underserved businesses in Fairfax County. The center will also provide culturally and linguistically specialized technical assistance to borrowers.
Read More: Latino Economic Development CenterFreedom First Federal Credit Union Small Business Fund
Provide $1.5 million in small and microloans with a focus on small loans for women, minority and/or immigrant-owned businesses.
Read More: Freedom First Federal Credit Union Small Business FundEnterprise Development Group
Provides business loans to immigrants, refugees, low income individuals, and people of color in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. who cannot access bank financing. They also provide training and technical assistance to borrowers.
Read More: Enterprise Development GroupBlack Farmer Equity Fund
Foodcap is funding a more equitable and regenerative local food economy through mission-driven lending and customized business support. In 2021, we launched the Black Farmer Equity Initiative to formalize our work supporting Black farmers.
Read More: Black Farmer Equity Fund